Front lightwell condenser unit at 7 Halsey Street, Chelsea, London SW3

What was proposed

The application proposed a condenser unit in the front lightwell beneath replacement stairs, with acoustic enclosure and internal air-conditioning alterations.

“4.The proposal and any relevant planning history 4.1Permission is sought for the following: ·Installation of air conditioning unit beneath the previously approved replacement stairs to front lightwell (ref PP/24/01835 LB/24/01836) with associated acoustic enclosure ·Replacement staircase ·Existing vault door lining to be marginally altered ·Fan coil units for air conditioning, concealed within approved joinery units in first-floor bedroom, second floor bedroom and mansard…”

Officer report

Site and surroundings

The site is a Grade II listed mid-terrace property in a residential area within the Chelsea Conservation Area and a critical drainage area.

“3.The site and its surroundings 3.1 The application site is located on the eastern side of Halsey Street, within a predominately residential area. 3.2The site contains a Grade II listed mid terrace property. 3.3The building forms part of a coherent historic terrace, Nos. 1-23 Halsey Street, representing an early phase of development in Chelsea from 1845-1846. Together with Nos.”

Officer report

Why officers recommended approval

Officers considered the design would preserve the listed building, enhance the conservation area and protect neighbouring living conditions, subject to conditions.

“This successfully accords with Local Plan Policy CD16; the Local Planning Authority is therefore satisfied that the information supplied is acceptable. 6.4The submission includes an overheating assessment that demonstrates that the property cannot be actively cooled through passive measures. The report demonstrates accordance with Local Plan Policy GB5.”

“Finally, all plant equipment should be supported on adequate anti-vibration mounts. Subject to accordance with the recommended conditions, the proposals would be in accordance with Local Plan Policies CD9 and GB8. Issues and balancing 6.12The proposals, due to their discrete location and design would preserve both the special historic and architectural interest of the designated heritage asset as well as its setting.”

Officer report

Speakers at the meeting

No speakers addressed the committee for this item.

The committee vote

The committee unanimously agreed to grant planning permission with the report’s conditions and an additional condition requiring acoustic enclosure details.

“Resolved unanimously: to grant planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 8 of the report and subject to the inclusion of the following condition:”

“Submission of details (Full PP) Prior to the relevant works full particulars of the following have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and the development shall not be completed otherwise than in accordance with the details so approved: (a) Details of the acoustic enclosure including colour, materials and size.”

Minutes